Messorio 2009

Messorio, first produced in 1994, Messorio was a personal challenge with one of the most planted varieties in Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, and in the world: Merlot. From the start, the idea was to transform the best bunches into an impactful wine with a lot of personality, staying as far away as possible from the more soft, predictable style that is often associated with Merlot and instead making a thoroughbred eager to win the race. The name “messorio” refers to the wheat harvest, one of the most fundamental parts of the agricultural cycle.

A normal winter season and a cool and rainy start to spring followed by a long dry period. The hot early summer temperatures brought an early growth of the plants and the small difference between night and day temperatures led to a fast ripening of the early grape varieties in late August.

• Packages: Single bottle
• Regions: Tuscany
• Countries: Italy
• Alcohol Content: 14,5 %
• Service temperatures: 16/18 °C
• Ideal moments: Moments to remember
• Blends: Merlot
• Certifications: IGT
• Scoring:  Robert Parker 91,  James Suckling 98,  Wine Spectator 93
• ID: 2099
• Producer: Le Macchiole
• Wine Style: Wines / Red / Toscana
• Vintage: 2009
• Availability: Not available